Dateline: 31 December 2021 – 1 January 2022
Wishing everyone a happy New Year and a great/healthy 2022!
In the “late Christmas miracle” category, had an hour of sunny weather in Erie yesterday. (Enough to launch another glorious expedition out to Gull Point – report to follow.) Otherwise, the weather continues its streak of seasonable gloom coupled with unseasonable warmth. Rain overnight, heavy fog today, no snow; other than the short days, feels like spring.
Anyway, enough about the weather! What better way to kick off 2022 than with Pileated Woodpeckers!!! Pairs were spotted in Millcreek Township (“Gateway to Presque Isle State Park”) both Friday and Saturday in different, but nearby locations.
No pictures from Saturday since it was foggy and overcast, but here’s an audio clip (captured using iPhone ChirpOMatic app) of a Pileated Woodpecker call (Millcreek Twp, 1 Jan 2022)(you’ll have to turn the volume way up):